The Tiffen 4 x 4" Pearlescent 1/4 filter can be used to intentionally soften contrast and reduce sharpness. This can be useful for high-resolution digital cinematography to create a more flattering result of a subject by reducing the appearance of blemishes and softening highlights. Additionally, a pearlescent halo around highlights is created, which can further enhance a subject's appearance or produce a desired effect.nnThis filter has a grade of 1/4. Grades of 1/8, 1/2, 1 and 2 are also available, with the effect of this type of filter becoming approximately twice as strong with each increase in grade number.nnThis filter is manufactured using ColorCore technology, a process that involves laminating the filter substrate between 2 pieces of optical glass and grinding it flat to a tolerance of 1/10,000th of an inch.nn- Softens contrast and reduces sharpnessn- Reduces the appearance of blemishes and softens highlightsn- Creates a pearlescent halo around highlightsn- Padded pouch included for storage and transport